CVE-2025-53599: NAVER Whale browser · Cross-site Scripting
Affects NAVER Whale browserSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 3.9.1.4206 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 38% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.9.1.4206
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade NAVER Whale browser to 3.9.1.4206.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NAVER NAVER Whale browser | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediate deployment of the updated NAVER Whale browser version 3.9.1.4206 or later once available to eliminate the vulnerability.
- Until patching is possible, implement network-level controls such as blocking or filtering suspicious JavaScript URI schemes at the perimeter or endpoint security solutions.
- Educate users about the risks of clicking on unknown or suspicious links, especially those involving JavaScript schemes, to reduce the likelihood of exploitation.
- Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce browser updates and restrict installation of unapproved applications.
- Monitor network traffic and device logs for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected script execution or anomalous outbound connections.
- Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAF) or endpoint protection platforms capable of detecting and blocking XSS payloads targeting mobile browsers.
- Review and tighten access controls and session management policies to limit the impact of potential session hijacking or credential theft.
Description
Whale browser for iOS before 3.9.1.4206 allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the browser via a crafted javascript scheme.